The Really Amazing Spider-Man 2 Star Emma Stone On Tuning Out The Haters And Owning Who You Are

You already know you want to see The Amazing Spider-Man 2…if only for the close ups of Andrew Garfield and Dane DeHaan. But it's not just about the guy candy—it also has an awesome girl-power lead in Emma Stone. Here, the amazingly cool actress opens up about the film, body image, and girl power. And can we just say? Love!

On how her character, Gwen Stacy, has inspired her…

On how her character, Gwen Stacy, has inspired her…

“Gwen has a clarity that I love. It’s really inspiring. She’s less anxious than I am; I make decisions from my gut and if my gut is unclear, I overthink things and question myself. I aspire to be more like Gwen every day.”

On dealing with haters…

On dealing with haters…

“Sometimes it's really easy to shrug it off and other times, things have pinched more. I think most of us are like that, right? Someone lobs a snide remark your way, and sometimes you can laugh about it, while other times you can actually feel the sting. I'm actively working hard on learning to appreciate yourself no matter what. If what someone else says can easily derail you, it means your sense of self isn't that firmly established in the first place. It's an inside job. You're beautiful and worthy and totally unique. People insult each other based on their own insecurities—even though it may feel personal, it really never is. Really. Seriously.”